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- DictionaryStim·u·late/ˈstimyəˌlāt/
verb
- 1. raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in (the body or any biological system): "the women are given fertility drugs to stimulate their ovaries"
stimulate something to make something develop or become more active; to encourage something. The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work. The article can be used to stimulate discussion among students. a government package designed to stimulate economic growth. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner. synonyms: cause, get, have, induce, make. see more. verb. cause to occur rapidly. synonyms: hasten, induce, rush. see more. verb. cause to be alert and energetic. “Coffee and tea stimulate me” “This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate ” synonyms: arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up. see more.
v.tr. 1. To rouse to action or increased activity; excite: a policy that stimulated people to protest; incentives to stimulate consumer spending. See Synonyms at provoke. 2. To increase temporarily the activity of (a body organ or system, for example). 3. To cause to be interested or engaged: Animals in zoos need to be stimulated to remain healthy.
to make something happen or develop more: It stimulates the production of red blood cells. stimulate verb [T] (EXCITED) B2. to make someone feel interested and excited: Colourful pictures can stimulate a child. stimulation. noun [ U ] uk / ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃ ə n / us.
stimulate. verb. /ˈstɪmyəˌleɪt/ Verb Forms. stimulate something to make something develop or become more active; to encourage something The exhibit has stimulated interest in her work. The article can be used to stimulate discussion among students. a government package designed to stimulate economic growth. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
4 days ago · 1. transitive verb. To stimulate something means to encourage it to begin or develop further. America's priority is rightly to stimulate its economy. stimulation (stɪmyəleɪʃən ) uncountable noun. ...an economy in need of stimulation. 2. transitive verb [usu passive] If you are stimulated by something, it makes you feel full of ideas and enthusiasm.
verb (used with object),stim·u·lat·ed, stim·u·lat·ing. to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: A childhood summer learning program was the first thing to stimulate his interest in mathematics. Physiology, Medicine/Medical. to excite (a nerve, gland, etc.) to its functional activity.
